Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Instigate

Raise

The word that means the same as the given word instigate is option 3: raise.

• Instigate means "to stir up or provoke."
• Raise means "to bring about or cause something to happen."

Both words suggest the idea of starting something.

The other options are not synonyms of "instigate."

• Deterrence means "the act of deterring or discouraging something."
• Settle means "to come to an agreement or settlement."
• Complaisance means "the willingness to do what someone wants, especially without complaint."